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Ali Taberham

Sustainability Action Spring 2018

"Learning about the importance of sustainability and hoping to make a difference as much as I can."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,080 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,934
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    150
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    32
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,140
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    18
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    74
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    60
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Ali's actions

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry

I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community/on Campus

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More fruits and veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Ride the Bus

I will ride the bus 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.19 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 39
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Gratitude

I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpool

I will carpool 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Ali Taberham 5/02/2018 9:28 AM
    I started reading a book for leisure coming out of finals and I'm so excited to embrace more simple living once school is over.

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    Ali Taberham 4/25/2018 12:21 AM
    I am limiting myself to checking social media twice a day to avoid scrolling out of habit and looking on my phone. This is something I really want to work on and think will improve my days by milestones!

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    Ali Taberham 4/24/2018 9:40 AM
    This morning I took my own coffee mug to a local coffee shop instead of going to a chain and using a paper one!

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    Ali Taberham 4/23/2018 10:18 PM
    Enjoying my bus rides to work so I can use my commute time to get organized!

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    Ali Taberham 4/17/2018 10:12 AM
    I'm trying to make more time for simple pleasures like taking walks, sitting outside, writing, reading, etc. I'm trying to work on limiting my screen time and it's pretty amazing how much better these activities are than scrolling through news feeds. Of course I've always known this, but it's interesting how addressing habits helps to change them.

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      Michelle Picca 4/17/2018 9:03 PM
      I've been incorporating more walks instead of driving. I love it because it has given me the opportunity to admire nature more!

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      Rima Antous 4/17/2018 4:43 PM
      So true! definitely something that I know I can incorporate more into my life. 

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    Ali Taberham 4/09/2018 10:42 PM
    My friends from Australia came to visit this weekend and they didn't realize it cost to buy plastic bags here when we went grocery shopping. I was explaining why to them and what I've learned about sustainability here, and they were very receptive. It was cool to see an interested reaction from people who don't know a lot about it and haven't really been impacted before.

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    Ali Taberham 3/13/2018 10:10 PM
    I traveled to Mexico this spring break and the water was so blue, it was great to be outside enjoying God's creation. I also had friends visit San Diego and they were in awe of everything here. It was a great reminder of the beautiful place we live in.

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    Ali Taberham 2/28/2018 2:24 PM
    I lost my water bottle yesterday, and find when I don't have a bottle don't drink nearly enough water. Instead of buying a plastic bottle and whilst trying to find my water bottle, I brought a big mason jar from home to refill during the day instead.

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    Ali Taberham 2/27/2018 10:42 AM
    Although I have reusable bags, I would often forget them when taking trips to the grocery store. I have been making a conscious effort to have them in my car before leaving.

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    Ali Taberham 2/21/2018 3:06 PM
    I had to go downtown for a school event this past weekend and took transit instead of driving to avoid parking!